Comments,rulings and minhagim of Hagaon Reb Moshe Feinstein – The Aryeh Family Edition

Compiled by Rabbi Shalom Meir Wallach – Translated by Malky Heimowitz

The Reb Moshe Haggadah beautifully captures the many facets of the gaon and posek hador: his brilliance in piskei halachah and Gemara; his insights and deep understanding of Torah hashkafah; his incredible diligence and his extraordinary compassion.

Much of the commentary is taken from Reb Moshe’s prolific writings on halachah, Chumash, and Talmud. Stories about Reb Moshe from dozens of other sources paint an inspiring and breathtaking portrait of a caring and empathetic leader who had a profound understanding and endless love for the Jews he led for so many decades.

When we read about the “Four Sons” we will hear Reb Moshe share his teachings on chinuch, child-rearing and Torah education. From a Shabbos HaGadol lecture given by Reb Moshe in 1922, we listen to him compare the merciless Communist regime where he lived to Pharaoh’s Egypt. From the Ten Plagues Reb Moshe offers us a new understanding of the power of free choice; from the Splitting of the Sea he points out a vital lesson in strengthening our faith.

We are taught that the voices of the great Torah scholars are not stilled even after their passing, and in these pages we can clearly hear the voice of the beloved Torah leader, HaGaon Reb Moshe Feinstein zt”l.

By Rabbi Nosson Muller

Dont’ forget to prepare for the seder with the Haggadah that’s the best fit for every person at your table. You’ll definitely going to find the one you’re looking for with ArtScroll’s selection of over 60 Haggadahs!

By Rabbi Yechiel Spero

The Haggadah. It’s our story. Let’s make sure we tell it well.

This year, invite a master story-teller to your seder. Acclaimed teacher, best-selling author, and master story-teller Rabbi Yechiel Spero is back with a brand new haggadah, Touched by Our Story. In this masterful new volume, Rabbi Spero combines wide-ranging, stimulating commentary on the Haggadah and, of course, his trademark true stories. Enlightening, engaging and eye-opening, this is a Haggadah that will ensure a lively, meaningful and enjoyable seder for us, our guests, and — most important of all — our children, the next generation to tell the stories.

By Rabbi Nosson Muller

The Pesach Seder. The one night a year that Jews throughout the world relive and experience the Exodus from Egypt. It is the time when we infuse in ourselves and our children lessons of emunah, faith, and an immense appreciation for the kindness and love bestowed upon us by Hashem.

In this unique Haggadah commentary, Rabbi Nosson Muller, Menahel of Yeshiva Toras Emes in Brooklyn, and renowned and experienced educator, offers us the tools to make the Seder an unforgettable event and an exciting learning experience. With insightful explanations coupled with dozens of inspiring and meaningful stories and parables, Rabbi Muller gives us timely and practical chinuch messages and lessons — for ourselves, and to convey to our children. This haggadah is bound to keep the children — and their parents — engaged and interested throughout the long night.

On seder night every parent becomes a teacher. Here is a master educator to show us how to do it right. The seder lasts for a few hours — The Generation to Generation Haggadah will help us and our children hear its vital message resound throughout the year.

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With all of the physical preparation that goes on for Passover – between the cooking, the cleaning, the matzoh baking – and everything in between – it’s important to remember to prepare yourself spiritually for the upcoming holiday of Pesach.

There’s such a wealth of Haggadahs out there, so ArtScroll is here to help with some suggestions: Ten Haggadahs that will transform your seder. Read a tidbit about each book, then click through to purchase the Haggadah of your choice.

1) Pesach Haggadah: The Answer Is – This brand-new Haggadah from ArtScroll is set up in a system of questions and answers. Geared at getting the conversation started at your Seder, this Haggadah provides an interactive experience – with over 1000 answers to 300 questions!

2) The Haggadah with Answers – This classic Haggadah embraces the mitzvah of teaching your children the story of Yetzias Metzrayim by presenting questions and answers for discussion at the seder. With clearly written and explained content from classic commentators, from their writings on the Torah, the Talmud, or the Haggadah, this comprehensive work will surely enhance your Seder.

4) The Haggadah of the Roshei Yeshivah – For the first time in English, this groundbreaking Haggadah brings together the ideas and commentary of six of the greatest luminaries of contemporary times. With commentary from Rabbi Isser Zalman, Rabbi Aharon Kotler, Rabbi Chaim Shmulevitz, Rabbi Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky (the Steipler Gaon), Rabbi Yaakov Kamenetsky, Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, you’re sure to find inspiration and knowledge!

5)The Haggadah Anthology – Noted scholar Rabbi Moshe Leiber skillfully weaves together many strands of commentary and spices them with rich sprinklings of anecdotes and parables to portray the story of the Exodus in a new and meaningful light.

6) Rav Chaim Kanievsky Haggadah – Imagine getting invited to the Seder of Rav Chaim Kanievsky. Imagine how you would cherish every kernel of wisdom that Rav Chaim would share. Now, thanks to this new Haggadah from ArtScroll, you can feel like you are at the seder of this Torah leader. Compiled by Rabbi Avrohom Yeshayahu Shteinman, this unique haggadah will show you the seder through the eyes of Rav Chaim Kanievsky.

7) Haggadah from Bondage to Freedom – Rabbi Abraham J Twersky, using his signature combination of Torah wisdom and the science of the mind, presents this beautiful Haggadah – aimed at taking each of us from our own personal bondage to the promised land of self-fulfillment and joy in achieving our personal best.

8)The Rav Shach Haggadah– The warm humanity and genuine concern that Rav Shach displayed was legendary. Those qualities are prominently featured in the Rav Shach Haggadah. Filled with insights from and stories about Rav Shach as well as anecdotes he retold, his teachings – through word and example – come through with the strength, humility, poignancy and warmth of the Rosh Yeshivah himself.

9) Haggadah Expanded Edition (The Elias Haggadah) – Since it first appeared nearly 25 years ago, the ArtScroll Haggadah by Rabbi Joseph Elias has been the most popular Haggadah of its kind, anywhere! Now Rabbi Elias has produced the long-awaited new and expanded edition — with much new commentary on the second half of the Haggadah.

10)The Family Haggadah – This is the Haggadah that practically requires no introduction. With ArtScroll’s signature clarity, accuracy and elegance, this Haggadah is a must have for following along at the seder. Order a copy for every participant at your seder so everyone can be “on the same page.”